Coloured Sem Of The Mucosa Of The Large Intestine is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 20th, 2018.
Coloured Sem Of The Mucosa Of The Large Intestine
Large intestine mucosa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mucosa (lining) of the large intestine (colon) showing a fold in the wall.... more
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Coloured Sem Of The Mucosa Of The Large Intestine
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Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
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Large intestine mucosa. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mucosa (lining) of the large intestine (colon) showing a fold in the wall. This is the caecum, the first part of the colon. Mucus (grey) can be seen on the surface. Folds of the colon provide a large surface area for absorptive cells to remove water and any remaining nutrients from the already digested food. Goblet cells, also in the mucosa, produce mucus which acts as a lubricant, assisting food and faecal movement and protecting the wall of the colon from mechanical damage. Magnification: x340 at 5x7cm size. x1200 at 7x9.5ins
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September 20th, 2018
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